Life Remembered: Man drove efforts to honor soldiers

DANVILLE – When Harold Leisch approached Harold "Sparky" Songer about building a local Vietnam veterans monument in 1982, Songer didn't know they would build three veterans monuments and establish a war museum together and, along the way, become close friends.

"He was just a heck of a great guy," Songer said Tuesday. "He loved his country and hometown. He and his (late) wife, Norma, worked tirelessly to beautify the community and bring some recognition to the veterans. You don't find them so dedicated like that anymore."

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